India: Clean Air / Pollution

India's fashion industry is massive, employing millions and contributing significantly to the economy. But it's also a major polluter, responsible for a substantial share of carbon emissions...

In a major policy intervention targeting air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued binding directions mandating that all new fleet additions by motor vehicle...

On 16 May 2025, the Supreme Court in Vanashakti v Union of India 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1139 struck down the notification dated 14 March 2017 and Office Memorandum dated 7 July 2021 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) holding that ex-post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs) violate the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment under Article 21.

The Supreme Court of India stays decision of the National Green Tribunal imposing environmental compensation on Executive Officer, Nagar Panchayat Dasna for non-operation of sewage treatment plant.

NGT in Noble M. Paikada vs. Union of India and Ors. has directed that the Environmental Clearances ("ECs") granted at the district level by District Environment Impact Assessment Authorities...

The Government of India has accepted the long-standing demand of industry to remove the dual compliance requirement of Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent to Establish (CTE) for setting up new

Energy is the driving force behind the growth of economies and is equally crucial for sustaining the economies. At the same time, energy production and consumption are the most significant contributors...

The transitional phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ("CBAM") regulation began on 1 October, 2023 with the first reporting

Since the advent of economic liberalisation and increased focus to encourage manufacturing by the Indian government...